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Marketplaces: The go-to shopping destination

98% of global shoppers buy from marketplaces

Marketplaces are the go-to shopping destination for consumers worldwide. With endless choice, different price points for every budget and hassle-free experiences, it’s easy to see why they dominate the online shopping landscape. But shopper behavior isn’t the same everywhere – preferences vary by country, and each market has its own leading platforms. Understanding the marketplaces shoppers buy from is key for e-commerce businesses looking to grow in 2026 and beyond.


Marketplaces in numbers

59%

OF SHOPPERS GLOBALLY BUY FROM AMAZON

41%

OF SHOPPERS GLOBALLY BUY FROM TEMU

32%

OF SHOPPERS GLOBALLY BUY FROM SHEIN

12%

OF SHOPPERS GLOBALLY BUY FROM EBAY

1 IN 10

OF SHOPPERS GLOBALLY BUY FROM ZALANDO

VINTED

IS MOST POPULAR WITH SHOPPERS WHO BUY REFURBISHED OR RECYCLED PRODUCTS ONLINE

5 IN 10

GLOBAL SHOPPERS SHOPPERS BUY FROM TEMU

SHEIN

IS MOST POPULAR WITH GEN Z SHOPPERS


Most popular marketplaces globally


Most popular marketplaces in Europe


Who’s buying from each marketplace?

Different generations and shopper types have different marketplace preferences – and understanding those differences is key. For e-commerce retailers, knowing where your audience shops helps you reach them more effectively.

Marketplace

Global

Amazon

59%

Temu

41%

Shein

32%

Alibaba / AliExpress

22%

Zalando

14%

eBay

12%

Vinted

8%


What do shoppers buy on marketplaces?

From electronics to clothing and footwear, shoppers are filling their carts with a wide mix of products when they shop on marketplaces. Knowing what’s in demand can help you sell the right products on maketplaces.

 

Global

Clothing

63%

Footwear

47%

Electronics

45%

Cosmetics, beauty products, perfumes & toiletries

43%

Food & Beverages

36%

Household products

34%

Home furnishings

34%

Sport, Leisure & Hobby items

29%

Pet food / products

25%

Jewellery

21%


 

Global

Health supplements

30%

Toys or games

29%

Books

32%

Designer goods

13%

CDs, Vinyl or DVDs

10%

Car parts

15%

Garden supplies

15%

Office supplies

24%

Medical / PPE supplies

13%


All stats and figures are taken from the DHL eCommerce Trends Surveys conducted between December 15th 2025 and February 11th 2026. Within the last three months prior to the survey, shopper respondents were required to have made at least one purchase online and business respondents were required to have regularly sold items online. For shoppers, 50+ questions were asked to 29,000 respondents across 29 countries (1,000 per country), and 50+ questions were asked to 5,800 respondents in 28 countries worldwide, with an equal split across demographics – where possible. Note Morocco did not have a large enough number of business respondents to be included in the business data, as such, results for this country are not included. The countries chosen for this survey represent some of the most active e-commerce markets across the globe. Where percentages do not equal 100%, this is due to certain questions having multiple-choice options. Where there is a deviation of percentages over 100%, this is due to rounding of answer options. Not all data from the survey is displayed on this page or within our report. Country, regional, generational, shopper and business profile data is provided, but this does not reach a level of statistical significance to make definitive statements about specific groups globally. Figures are correct at the time of publishing.


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